Snapp™ Stayman Apple Tree

Snapp™ Stayman is the most brilliantly colored strain of the classic Stayman apple — an improved selection discovered by Alfred Snapp in his Winchester, Virginia orchard, where he noticed a tree producing fruit with noticeably brighter color and a compact spur-bearing growth habit. Tracing its lineage to the original Stayman, first discovered by Dr. Stayman in 1866, Snapp™ delivers the same distinctive sweet-tart flavor, snappy crisp bite, and firm texture that have made Stayman apples beloved for over 150 years — in an even more visually striking package.

The Finest-Colored Stayman Available

Snapp™ is recognized as the most highly colored strain of all Stayman varieties — a deep, richly blushed red that makes it as beautiful at harvest as it is satisfying to eat. The flavor is the classic Stayman profile: sweet and tart in perfect balance, with a firm, crisp texture and satisfying snap that holds up equally well for fresh eating, applesauce, apple butter, and baking. Ripens in October and stores well, extending your harvest enjoyment well into winter.

A Popular U-Pick Variety — Proven at Scale

Snapp™ Stayman has earned a devoted following at U-pick orchards, where its striking color, reliable production, and outstanding flavor draw pickers year after year. That commercial-scale track record is a reliable signal of genuine quality and consistent performance — the kind of variety that home growers can plant with confidence.

Important Growing Note — Sterile Pollen

Like all Stayman varieties, Snapp™ has sterile pollen and cannot pollinate other apple trees. It requires at least two different compatible apple varieties planted nearby to set fruit. Plan your orchard accordingly and ensure diploid varieties are within 100 feet for reliable production.

Why Growers Choose Snapp™ Stayman

• Most highly colored Stayman strain — brilliant deep red blushing unmatched by other selections
• Classic sweet-tart Stayman flavor — balanced, complex, and deeply satisfying
• Spur-bearing habit — compact, productive growth from spurs along each limb
• Excellent for baking and fresh eating — versatile across all culinary uses
• Stores well — good keeping quality after October harvest
• Cold hardy in Zones 4–8 — reliable performance across a wide range of climates